Which foreign language, besides English, is most commonly taught as a second foreign language in Egyptian secondary schools, particularly in 'language schools'?

• A German
• B Italian
• C Spanish
• D French ✓

French holds a strong historical position as the second foreign language in Egyptian education due to the long-standing influence of French-language mission schools (lycées) established in the 19th and early 20th centuries, predating the shift toward English-dominant curricula.